Matt Jones sneaks up on Kuchar to win Shell Houston Open

Updated 8:13 pm, Sunday, April 6, 2014

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Matt Jones the winner of 2014 Shell Houston Open brings the trophy to former Unites States President George H. W. during the championship round at the Shell Houston Open, Sunday, April 6, 2014, in Humble.

Matt Jones the winner of 2014 Shell Houston Open brings the trophy to former Unites States President George H. W. during the championship round at the Shell Houston Open, Sunday, April 6, 2014, in Humble.

Photo: Marie D. De Jesus, Houston Chronicle

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Matt Jones studies the green on the eighth hole under the rain during the championship round of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston, Sunday, April 6, 2014, in Humble.

Matt Jones studies the green on the eighth hole under the rain during the championship round of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston, Sunday, April 6, 2014, in Humble.

Photo: Marie D. De Jesus, Houston Chronicle

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Matt Jones of Australia walks to the 9th hole green under the rain during the championship round of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston, Sunday, April 6, 2014, in Humble.

Matt Jones of Australia walks to the 9th hole green under the rain during the championship round of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston, Sunday, April 6, 2014, in Humble.

Photo: Marie D. De Jesus, Houston Chronicle

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Matt Jones fixes his shoe laces under the rain as he approaches the ninth hole green during the championship round of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston, Sunday, April 6, 2014, in Humble.

Matt Jones fixes his shoe laces under the rain as he approaches the ninth hole green during the championship round of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston, Sunday, April 6, 2014, in Humble.

Photo: Marie D. De Jesus, Houston Chronicle

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Matt Jones tees off on the tenth hole during the championship round of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston, Sunday, April 6, 2014, in Humble.

Matt Jones tees off on the tenth hole during the championship round of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston, Sunday, April 6, 2014, in Humble.

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Matt Jones follows the traveling golf ball after his tee shot on the tenth hole during the championship round of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston, Sunday, April 6, 2014, in Humble.

Matt Jones follows the traveling golf ball after his tee shot on the tenth hole during the championship round of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston, Sunday, April 6, 2014, in Humble.

Photo: Marie D. De Jesus, Houston Chronicle

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Rickie Fowler places a golf ball marker on the eighth hole during the championship round of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston, Sunday, April 6, 2014, in Humble.

Rickie Fowler places a golf ball marker on the eighth hole during the championship round of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston, Sunday, April 6, 2014, in Humble.

Photo: Marie D. De Jesus, Houston Chronicle

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Ben Curtis watches his group's plays under the rain during the championship round of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston, Sunday, April 6, 2014, in Humble.

Ben Curtis watches his group's plays under the rain during the championship round of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston, Sunday, April 6, 2014, in Humble.

Photo: Marie D. De Jesus, Houston Chronicle

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Rickie Fowler follows his tee shot from the tenth hole tee box during the championship round of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston, Sunday, April 6, 2014, in Humble.

Rickie Fowler follows his tee shot from the tenth hole tee box during the championship round of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston, Sunday, April 6, 2014, in Humble.

Photo: Marie D. De Jesus, Houston Chronicle

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Matt Jones studies the green on the seventh hole during the championship round of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston, Sunday, April 6, 2014, in Humble.

Matt Jones studies the green on the seventh hole during the championship round of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston, Sunday, April 6, 2014, in Humble.

Photo: Marie D. De Jesus, Houston Chronicle

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Former Unites States President George H. W. Bush shakes hands with matt Jones, the winner of the Shell Houston Open, Sunday, April 6, 2014, in Humble.

Former Unites States President George H. W. Bush shakes hands with matt Jones, the winner of the Shell Houston Open, Sunday, April 6, 2014, in Humble.

Photo: Marie D. De Jesus, Houston Chronicle

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Phil Mickelson studies the green on the fifth hole during the championship round of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston, Sunday, April 6, 2014, in Humble.

Phil Mickelson studies the green on the fifth hole during the championship round of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston, Sunday, April 6, 2014, in Humble.

Photo: Marie D. De Jesus, Houston Chronicle

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Rickie Fowler places a golf ball marker on the eighth hole during the championship round of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston, Sunday, April 6, 2014, in Humble.

Rickie Fowler places a golf ball marker on the eighth hole during the championship round of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston, Sunday, April 6, 2014, in Humble.

Photo: Marie D. De Jesus, Houston Chronicle

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Rickie Fowler studies the green on the eighth hole under the rain during the championship round of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston, Sunday, April 6, 2014, in Humble.

Rickie Fowler studies the green on the eighth hole under the rain during the championship round of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston, Sunday, April 6, 2014, in Humble.

Photo: Marie D. De Jesus, Houston Chronicle

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Matt Kuchar shoots his second shot at the 18th hole during the third round of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston, Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Humble.

Matt Kuchar shoots his second shot at the 18th hole during the third round of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston, Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Humble.

Photo: Marie D. De Jesus, Houston Chronicle

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Sergio Garcia looks for his golf ball on a water hazard on the 11th hole on round three of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston, Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Humble. Garcia finished the third round on a tie with Cameron Tringale. less

Sergio Garcia looks for his golf ball on a water hazard on the 11th hole on round three of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston, Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Humble. Garcia finished the third round ... more

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Phil Mickelson walks toward the 16th hole green on round three of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston, Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Humble.

Phil Mickelson walks toward the 16th hole green on round three of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston, Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Humble.

Photo: Marie D. De Jesus, Houston Chronicle

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Sergio Garcia pouts after his putt didn't make it to the hole during the third round at the Shell Houston Open in Humble, Saturday, April 5, 2014.

Sergio Garcia pouts after his putt didn't make it to the hole during the third round at the Shell Houston Open in Humble, Saturday, April 5, 2014.

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Golf enthusiasts watch the tee shots from the first hole fairway on round three of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston, Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Humble.

Golf enthusiasts watch the tee shots from the first hole fairway on round three of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston, Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Humble.

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A golf enthusiast watches the first hole tee shots from the stands during the third round of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston, Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Humble.

A golf enthusiast watches the first hole tee shots from the stands during the third round of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston, Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Humble.

Photo: Marie D. De Jesus, Houston Chronicle

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Sergio Garcia studies distance and angle to the ninth hole during the third round of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston, Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Humble.

Sergio Garcia studies distance and angle to the ninth hole during the third round of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston, Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Humble.

Photo: Marie D. De Jesus, Houston Chronicle

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Matt Kuchar reacts after his golf ball didn't make it to the eighth hole on his fourth attempt during round three of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston, Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Humble.

Matt Kuchar reacts after his golf ball didn't make it to the eighth hole on his fourth attempt during round three of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston, Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Humble.

Photo: Marie D. De Jesus, Houston Chronicle

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Sergio Garcia swings his third shot from the rough of the 18th hole during the round three of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston, Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Humble.

Sergio Garcia swings his third shot from the rough of the 18th hole during the round three of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston, Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Humble.

Photo: Marie D. De Jesus, Houston Chronicle

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Sergio Garcia arrives to the 18th hole head down. Garcia ended second even with Cameron Tringale during the round three of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston, Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Humble.

Sergio Garcia arrives to the 18th hole head down. Garcia ended second even with Cameron Tringale during the round three of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston, Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Humble.

Photo: Marie D. De Jesus, Houston Chronicle

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Sergio Garcia swings the first tee shot of round three of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston, Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Humble.

Sergio Garcia swings the first tee shot of round three of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston, Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Humble.

Photo: Marie D. De Jesus, Houston Chronicle

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Phil Mickelson catches a golf ball from his caddie on the 16th hole during the round three of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston, Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Humble.

Phil Mickelson catches a golf ball from his caddie on the 16th hole during the round three of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston, Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Humble.

Photo: Marie D. De Jesus, Houston Chronicle

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Phil Mickelson checks his score book at the 16th hole during the round three of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston, Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Humble.

Phil Mickelson checks his score book at the 16th hole during the round three of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston, Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Humble.

Photo: Marie D. De Jesus, Houston Chronicle

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Phil Mickelson arrives to the 16th hole with the golf enthusiasts cheering for him during the round three of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston, Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Humble.

Phil Mickelson arrives to the 16th hole with the golf enthusiasts cheering for him during the round three of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston, Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Humble.

Photo: Marie D. De Jesus, Houston Chronicle

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Cameron Tringale prepares his shot on the 12th hole green on the round three of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston, Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Humble. Tringale ended the third round on a second place tie with Sergio Garcia. less

Cameron Tringale prepares his shot on the 12th hole green on the round three of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston, Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Humble. Tringale ended the third round on a ... more